What's Wrong With Giving Cash As a "Gift"?

I cant think of anything to give to someone i care about. I was told by several people that giving cash is not good idea. I personally think its better than gift cards or buying junk they may not like. Why is giving cash such a "taboo"?

I think some people might think it's impersonal. What are the person's interests?

Quoting: NowHeather

Why so? Giving someone cash as a gift lows them to buy whatever they want instead of being tied into whatever store card you get them. If it makes it better ill give new unmarked bills and say happy birthday!

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I cant think of anything to give to someone i care about. I was told by several people that giving cash is not good idea. I personally think its better than gift cards or buying junk they may not like.Why is giving cash such a "taboo"?

I think some people might think it's impersonal. What are the person's interests?

Quoting: NowHeather

Why so? Giving someone cash as a gift lows them to buy whatever they want instead of being tied into whatever store card you get them. If it makes it better ill give new unmarked bills and say happy birthday!

yes you can feel better thinking the recipient can truly buy what they want but you could have got them something from you that you knew they wanted badly enough that they wouldn't buy for themselves..the thought is way more valuable- a connection that they will have every time they look at your gift that came from your heart

yes you can feel better thinking the recipient can truly buy what they want but you could have got them something from you that you knew they wanted badly enough that they wouldn't buy for themselves..the thought is way more valuable- a connection that they will have every time they look at your gift that came from your heart

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 36720464

So cash doesnt come from the heart? Its something you have to earn by getting up everyday and busting your ass 40+ hours per week. The fact that i think of giving someone some of this hard earn cash in physical form should be worth more than made in china junk.

I cant think of anything to give to someone i care about. I was told by several people that giving cash is not good idea. I personally think its better than gift cards or buying junk they may not like. Why is giving cash such a "taboo"?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 13490739

??? There's nothing wrong with giving cash as a gift, in fact it's my preferred gift of choice if you don't know what to get me. It gives me the option of getting whatever I want...

I cant think of anything to give to someone i care about. I was told by several people that giving cash is not good idea. I personally think its better than gift cards or buying junk they may not like. Why is giving cash such a "taboo"?